Not only does world-renowned artist Lesley Humphrey have a gift for art–she’s dedicated to sharing it. Amanda Ronan relates her story. (more…)
Good Causes: Athletic apparel supports aspiring riders
I’m always on the lookout for fun horsey shirts I can wear to the barn, so I was thrilled to find that Running Chics has a line of equine-themed apparel. (more…)
Flex’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Remember that post we ran earlier in the week featuring equestrian vaulters in mid-air? This is kind of like that, but these riders aren’t in mid-air on purpose. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ’16” Lancers English Saddle – $70 (newtown, ct)’
The saddle in this Craigslist ad seems fine enough, but the stirrup leathers need some help. A big thanks to Erika Scott for sending this one our way! (more…)
Friday Flicks: Vintage celebrities and horses
Is that Elvis on a horse? Why yes, yes it is, and there’s much more where that came from in this week’s column by Horse Nation’s film critic Amanda Ronan. (more…)
Video du Jour: Band of horses
Reader Toni Wolf saw our video of the horse playing the piano and raised us this video of — wait for it — a horse playing maracas. (more…)
Friday Morning Feed from Ovation
Attention all event riders: There’s a new website in town. Want to stay in the loop on the latest and greatest products? Want to hear what your peers are saying? Welcome to ERS-Eventing. (more…)
Riding the Second Time Around: Back in the show ring
After the loss of her equine best friend of 20 years, Honeycomb, Jessica Fox didn’t think she’d ever ride again. This is part 6 of the story of her climb back into the saddle. (more…)
Video du Jour: The Famous Hamburg Derby
One of my friends posted this video on Facebook as a “must watch.” Thinking it was going to be a typical show-jumping course, I clicked play wondering what all the fuss was about. (more…)
NickerDoodles: The signs of spring
You’ve met Sweet Gelding and Bossy Mare in previous Nickerdoodles. In today’s comic, Melanie Eberhardt introduces a brand new horsey character. (more…)
Shake’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
My Virtual Eventing Coach and dapplebay.com are hosting a fun contest that is right up our “Oh Crap” alley. (more…)
23 Newborn Babies On Saddles
The one and only time in your life when it’s OK to be passed out naked in the saddle is when you’re tiny and adorable. Check out these amazing images, and be sure to visit the photographer’s websites to learn more about their work! (more…)
Evention: How to tie a stock tie
Tying a stock tie isn’t rocket science, but anything that involves a sharp pin pointed at your neck can be a little unnerving. This week on Evention, Schramm Eventing shows us how it’s done. (more…)
Thursday Morning Feed from Fleeceworks
If you could ride one famous horse past or present, who would it be and where? Chime in for your chance to win a baby pad from Fleeceworks! (more…)
News: ‘Miley Cyrus Supports Ban on Carriage Horses in NYC, Mom Hopes for Sanctuary on Family Farm’
That’s the headline from a story published today on E! News. (more…)
HN Classifieds: A Craigslist double-header!
We love it when readers send us links to crazy Craigslist ads from their neck of the woods. These came to us by way of Katie Bornholdt-Peery and were listed in Craigslist Portland. (more…)
EN Today: 18 years old and killlin’ it at the 3-star level
Kate Samuels found this video of rising star Jacob Fletcher completing his first CIC3* at Red Hills earlier this month, where he and The Prof finished 15th. (more…)
Horses in History: The Dr. M. Phyllis Lose story
Horse Nation’s galloping historian Lorraine Jackson is back with this remarkable tale of the first female equine veterinarian in the United States. (more…)
Flex’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
For today’s “Oh Crap” moment, reader Meagan Parker shares a story about a recent foxhunting adventure, AND we’ve got a special GIF surprise!
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5 Videos of Horses Playing Fetch PLUS Bonus Video of a Horse Playing the Piano!
I used to think my horse had mad skills. Then, I saw these videos. (more…)
The Idea of Order: If horses could talk…
…there would be nothing they couldn’t explain their way out of. Here’s the latest from our illustrious illustrator Morgane Schmidt. (more…)
HN Classifieds: ‘7 y/o 15+hh paint horse – $1800’
Reader Katie Beierl sent us a link to this Craigslist post with the note, “Here’s one ad with a truly winning sales photo.” (more…)
12 Insane Photos of Vaulters in Mid-air
Equal parts beautiful and terrifying, it’s hard to argue that vaulting is one of the craziest sports of them all. (more…)
Flex’n Fork ‘Oh Crap’ Moment of the Day
Ed the naughty pony, anyone? No matter how many times you watch it, the combination of Ed’s antics and Ross’s attitude just never gets old (more…)
In My Boots: Who needs a tractor?
Well, OK… they have their perks. Columnist Kristen Kovatch takes an old-fashioned horse-drawn manure spreader for a test drive. (more…)